Clearlake Police arrest two in alcohol-decoy operation

CLEARLAKE -- Clearlake Police made two arrests Friday as part of a "Shoulder Tap" operation designed to deter and detect crimes involving the sale and furnishing of alcohol to minors.

Shawn Kossow and Lourdes Torres, both of Clearlake, were arrested on suspicion of providing alcohol to a minor decoy during an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) mounted operation, according Clearlake Police Officer Aaron Winslow. Both were issued citations and released.

During the operation, a decoy contacted several adults outside ABC-licensed businesses trying to solicit the purchase of alcohol.

Friday's operation was part of the ABC's Minor Decoy/Shoulder Tap Grant Project, funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.